Posted by Blue Cheer 1 on January 22, 2002, at 23:47:37
In reply to Re: Anti-depressant Least Likely to cause cycling?(BP, posted by Blue Cheer 1 on January 22, 2002, at 23:13:53
> > what is your personal opinion or if you know what is the prevailing drug that psychiatrists prescribe most in terms of an anti- depressant that causes the least amount of cycling in BP 2?
> > Or maybe it would be called a mixed state?
> > Depending on the drug I get manic and non- depressed or manic and very depressed - these states are not commplete mania though like in a full blown bipolar mania- well any opinions on the best drug?
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> http://www.mhsource.com/bipolar/bp0108anti.html
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> http://www.mhsource.com/bipolar/antifig2.gif
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> I think Dr. Ghaemi says it as well as anyone. Avoid antidepressants; they'll worsen your course. If you're mixed, forget about antidepressants. If you must use them, then discontinue them about two months after an antidepressant effect is achieved.
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> Wellbutrin, in my opinion, is too stimulating. I've done alright (short-term) on Celexa.
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> blue
Also, MAOIs used to be the treatment of choice in bipolar depression. They're still a good choice..Ritalin is a consideration, too.
http://people.ne.mediaone.net/pmbrig/BP_pharm.html#stimulants
http://www.psychoeducation.org/bipolar/controversy.htm
Blue
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